Worst Hairstyles for Women Over 40

Get the wrong cut or color and you could look 10 years older -- or like a wannabe tween

Hair Don't: Super-Structured Updos Salma Hayek is stunning, but this stiff, old-fashioned updo adds years to her look. Carre says, "You want to avoid anything too structured and done, which can make you look older."

As the soft, swept-up looks prove, it's possible to have an updo that's sophisticated without making you look older. There's also another option that can make you look younger (without the trying-too-hard vibe).

When I was a little girl I wore my hair in a pony tail every single day - it was so long it would give me headaches. When I'd finally had enough of those (and some were just awful!) I decided to get it cut to something that was more fashionable AND shorter, LOTS shorter. Even though it ended up being shoulder lenght I just loved it. But my hair was also very very thick! Mom finally took me to her hairstylist who layered my hair and I just loved it! Yes, it was a bit unnerving taking that LARGE jump, but once I did I said the same thing that another girl wrote, "I'll NEVER let my hair grow long again!!" although I did later down the road. It took some getting used to, but using about 1/2 the product/s from before it was cut, and cutting the drying time from about 45 mins. down to just 15 mins. or so - I LOVED IT!! It was quite a decision for a 4th grader LOL The tips in this article were great! Thanks for sharing them ;)